The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive for Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. The existing AD currently requires inspecting the pilot and copilot engine rotary variable differential transformer control box assemblies to determine if the control gear locking pin is in its proper position.

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Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited is pleased to announce that on May 6, 2013, Captain Meg Lam and First Officer Kirsty Holtkamp became the company's first ever all-female helicopter crew to operate flights between Hong Kong and Macau.

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Rockwell Collins announced several leadership changes within Commercial Systems and International & Service Solutions as the company continues the development of talent from within.

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Senate Commerce Committee Republicans meeting with Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx regarding his nomination to lead the Department of Transportation indicate no issues.

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Looking to tap a market of 500,000 aviation enthusiasts? Display your helicopter or related products and services at the HAI HELI-CENTER at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 29 - August 4, 2013.

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A Department of Homeland Security bill released May 15 by U.S. House of Representatives appropriators cuts the TSA's budget and caps the number of screening personnel at 46,000.

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Queensland, Australia (waypointmagazine.com) - The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter flew to the aid of a 70-year-old man who slipped on rocks at Noosa National Park in early May, injuring his hip and leg.

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insidermedia.com - British International Helicopter Services in Dorset has been bought by Patriot Aerospace. The purchase of the Sherborne-headquartered company's interests will make Patriot Aerospace one of the UK's largest helicopter operations. Launched in 1986, BIH is an operator of medium and large helicopters with particular emphasis on offshore operations and in the defence sector.

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AJW Aviation has continued to expand its professional team by appointing Satvendar (Sam) Singh as Chief Commercial Officer. Based in the Singapore office, Sam brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles.

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cbc.ca - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says two people suffered minor injuries after a helicopter crashed on eastern Baffin Island in Nunavut. Five people including the pilot were on board the Bell 212 helicopter when it went down May 12.

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